Recognizing that many people are on vacation, we wanted to extend the closing date to allow more time to apply or share this great opportunity. Are you interested or know of someone who may be interested in being the Sustainability Specialist for Thurston County? Please take a look at our job opportunity and share it amongst your professional circles. Thanks so much in helping me to get the word out. Job Title: Sustainability Specialist Company: Thurston County Salary: $4421.00 - $5595.00 / month Location: Olympia, WA Closing Date: On or before 9/28/2012 This recruitment will be closed no later than September 28, 2012 but may be closed sooner depending on applicant pool. To ensure consideration submit your application as soon as possible. Those candidates who have applied with a closing date of June 22, 2012 or September 7, 2012 need not re-apply, all applications are being considered Link to Thurston County's jobs page: http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/hr/employment.htm SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Performs a wide variety of complex and multi-faceted tasks associated with all phases of sustainability planning. Work with the Board of County Commissioners, the Energy Conservation Committee, and other stakeholders identified by the Board to meet conservation and sustainability objectives of the County. Draft sustainability policies and programs for consideration by elected officials, advisory committees, and affected departments. Develop measures of effectiveness and monitoring regimens that enable the refinement of affected policies, programs, and projects to achieve the maximum desired sustainability benefit. Researches, analyzes, and communicates on resource conservation, principles of sustainability and related public policies. Evaluates and develops County regulations and policies, working with the public and elected officials on sustainability issues, and conducting research and providing detailed staff reports, planning studies, and recommendations. Designs and develops program’s short- and long-range goals, work plans and objectives with measurable performance standards and financial impacts and tracks program effectiveness. Develops and manages assigned program budget and approves expenditures. Researches and identifies grant opportunities in the areas of energy efficiency, clean technology and sustainability; interprets eligibility through grant resources or alternative funding. Act as the grant administrator and liaison with the granting agency. Partners with organizations dedicated to green initiatives and energy/resource conservation. Work with County offices and departments on the development of County waste prevention measures and conservation contracts. Organize training and educational seminars for County employees on energy reduction and sustainability activities. Review needs assessments and develops resolution to issues. Analyzes County energy efficiencies and identifies problems/issues, analyzes and evaluates deficiencies, and provides management with alternatives and recommended courses of action. To read more about this job, its qualifications and how to apply please go to: http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/cm/hr/external-employment.asp